Who's Got The Shot

What advice would you give someone thinking about trying lawn bowls for the first time?

If you had one million dollars for your club, what would you build first?

If Your Club Had an Unlimited Budget for One Project, What Would You Build First?

Let's dream a little.

Imagine your club received funding tomorrow—but there was one catch.

You could only choose one major project.

What would it be?

🏡 A brand-new clubhouse?

🌱 Better greens?

💡 Night lighting?

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A family and junior development program?

📱 Digital scorecards, memberships, and club administration?

♿ Better accessibility for players with mobility challenges?

🎥 Live-streaming and media facilities?

☕ A bigger social space where members can spend time before and after games?

Every club is different.

Some need better facilities.

Others need more volunteers.

Some simply need a way to attract younger generations while continuing to look after the members who have supported the club for decades.

There isn't one right answer.

That's why we'd love to hear yours.

Over the next few weeks, we'll gather your responses and create a community report highlighting the most common priorities from clubs around the world.

Maybe your idea could inspire another club.

How do we make volunteering easier without losing the club spirit?

What's one thing you wish someone had told you on your first day?

What Is One Piece of Advice Every New Lawn Bowler Should Hear on Their First Day?

Every experienced player remembers what it was like to be new.

Not knowing where to stand.

Wondering if you were holding the bowl correctly.

Feeling nervous about your first delivery.

Trying to remember the etiquette while hoping you didn't make a mistake.

We've all been there.

Looking back now, most of us realise there was one piece of advice that made all the difference.

Maybe it was:

"Relax and enjoy yourself."

"Don't worry about winning—just keep playing."

"Everyone here started exactly where you are."

Sometimes those simple words are what turn a first visit into a lifelong passion.

The future of lawn bowls doesn't just depend on attracting new players.

It depends on making sure they leave thinking,

"I can't wait to come back."

Question for the community:
If you could give one piece of advice to someone walking into a lawn bowls club for the very first time, what would it be?

What tradition at your club makes you smile every time?

If you had to describe your club in one word, what would it be?

Would saving an hour each week make a difference to your volunteers?